Question

Write about Kemal Pasha's development policy in Turkey.

Answer 1

Before Kemal Pasha’s reign Turkey was an Islamic nation. Sultan had complete powers over the nation. Kemal pasha declared Turkey as a secular state. He reformed conservative and superstitious people of the nation by bringing in modern dress code, registration of marriage, declaration of Sunday to be the weekly holiday instead of Friday. Education and religion were separated and allowed women education. He followed western judicial system by appointing judges on merit. Farmers were acquainted with modern techniques. Seeds and fertilizers were provided to the farmers by the government. Thus development of turkey starts during Kemal Pasha’s reign.